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Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
New edition.
Physical Desc
528 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Now, in its third edition, this landmark encyclopedia celebrates our planet and explains the science underpinning the forces and processes that have made and shaped it. Artworks, photographs, terrain models, and maps are combined to capture the power of landscapes and natural events and show their hidden sides, explaining, for example, how an earthquake is triggered and how burning fossil fuels is driving a climate emergency.
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Language
English
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"Beautiful stories that celebrate the power an object can hold are at the heart of The Heirloomist by photographer Shana Novak, creator of the project of the same name dedicated to documenting keepsakes and transforming them into uniquely meaningful works of art. 100 objects from strangers and cultural icons alike range from the everyday to the extraordinary: the fork that began Nora McInerny's relationship with her late husband; the sculpture that...
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
320 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Birds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history, and our close association is reflected in creation stories, myths, legends, songs, and children's stories"--Amazon.com.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Understand the human body as never before, from the smallest components of a cell to complex body systems. Explore human anatomy in incredible detail and clarity through virtually life-size 3-D illustrations and scans. Now including even more detail on surface anatomy and complex anatomical spaces, including the armpit and wrist. Discover how the body works, how it changes from infancy to old age, and what can go wrong and why"--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
448 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Written by specialists, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating plant and fungus species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance. Covering all of the main groups--from the fleeting wildflowers that bring life to deserts to the towering giant trees of tropical rainforests, and from the lichens of the Arctic to the cultivated seaweeds of Southeast Asia--the book...
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English
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"A beautiful visual celebration of the iconic LEGO® minifigure -- its history, evolution, and status as a cultural icon. The LEGO® minifigure is one of the most recognizable and collectible toys on the planet. Over the span of 40 years it has evolved from a simple yellow figurine to a global pop culture icon. This landmark volume celebrates the colorful history, evolving design, and lasting impact of the one and only LEGO minifigure. Driven by compelling...
12) Horse
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Series
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English
Description
Learn why horses flatten back their ears, how a blacksmith shoes a horse, how horses have been used in wartime, and how a horse's teeth show its age. Discover why a zebra has stripes, which wild asses are now extinct, what a Roman horseshoe looked like, the difference between an English and a Western saddle, what makes horses race, and much, much more. Includes a CD-ROM of clip art.
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English
Description
"The ref blows the whistle, the striker approaches for kickoff, feet fly--a soccer match is underway! With a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, a full glossary of terms, and awesome graphics, My First Book of Soccer introduces readers to the world's favorite game. Kids (and probably a few adults, too) will learn how the clock counts "up" and never stops, what an offside means, what's up with those yellow cards, and how...
14) Seals
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Language
English
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"Do you know which seals can use their flippers as legs to walk on land? Or which seals live off their blubber while nursing their young? Or how mother seals recognize their pups in a crowd? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked--plus fun facts and colorful, action-packed illustrations"--
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English
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"In a beautiful celebration of the natural world, Ernst Haeckel's biological illustrations are a masterful union of science and art. Over a century since their first publication, the German scientist's intricate prints remain an unparalleled study of microscopic organisms and advance marine life. ...First published in 1904, Haeckel's detailed illustrations serve as a visual encyclopedia for his pioneering research and anatomical discoveries." (---from...
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Only the bravest dare to enter the gardens of the powerful goddesses of Greek myths!
INCLUDES A FREE POSTER!
In this must-have children's storybook collection, young readers will enter a world where goddesses command the seasons, trespassers turn into pigs, and every flower has a story.
Discover magic and mythology, fruits and flowers, in three exciting myths:
• Descend into the underworld-and back again-with Persephone, the goddess of...
17) Gold rush
Author
Publisher
American Heritage Press
Pub. Date
[1971]
Physical Desc
199 p. illus., facsims., maps, ports. 23 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
Second edition.
Physical Desc
296 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Reviewed by an expert in the field of entomology and featuring updated facts, figures and the latest information on even more incredible bugs, this second edition explores all the wild, wacky, cool and creepy insects and spiders that kids love.
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Series
Publisher
Tilbury House Publishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
57 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the enormous world of some of the planet's tiniest creatures-and the giant job they do in our ecosystem. From zooplankton to phytoplankton, these small-scale superheroes are the foundation of the ocean's food chain, keep our climate in check, generate oxygen-and much more"--
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Trucks, lorries, and vans share their origins in the steam wagons of the late 1800s and the invention of the modern combustion engine in the 1870s. As steam power gave way to petrol and diesel engines, trucks evolved and diversified according to their desired purpose - becoming everything from panel vans and pick-up trucks to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) or construction trucks like log carriers or concrete transporters. They have played a defining...
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